The Portland Area Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus beginning at 9 a.m. next Saturday, Dec. 8, at the Family Life Center at the Portland Church of the Nazarene. The event is free and open to the public.

"Join us for some holiday fun and a complimentary breakfast," said Lynne Paradiso, Portland chamber president.

Breakfast will include pancakes and sausages served hot off the griddle, along with refreshments. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be transported to the center in one of the Portland Fire Department's trucks. Children can share their wish lists, and children's activities, including a face painter, will keep them busy during the two-hour event, said Paradiso.

"This event is free to the public, thanks to some very generous chamber business members," she added. "We will be accepting donations during this event to help us continue to grow and give back to the community."

For more about the event and its sponsors, visit www.portlandareachamber.com.